Explore the Family Name Trimarchi
The meaning of Trimarchi
Italian (southern): status name or occupational name derived from a metathesized form of medieval Greek tourmarchēs ‘governor of a tourma’ (an administrative region of the Byzantine empire, of which Sicily and southern Italy at one time formed a part). See also Tomarchio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Antonio, Salvatore, Amedeo, Domenic, Gino, Nino, Piero, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Trimarchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trimarchi experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,529 which dropped to 43,151 in 2010, reflecting a marginal decline of 1.46%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.38%, from 480 in 2000 to 501 in 2010. This increase did not significantly affect the proportion per 100k, as it fell by 5.56% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,151 | -1.46% |
| Count | 480 | 501 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trimarchi
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trimarchi, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a few changes are noticeable between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a minor decrease of 2.68% in this category over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise from 4.38% to 7.39%, an increase of 68.72%. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races remained relatively stable, while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 90.02% | -2.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.38% | 7.39% | 68.72% |
| Black | 1.25% | 1.2% | -4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |